The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 120d Steptronic (11 - 15) vs. VW e-Golf (14 - 16)

€ 32,700
BMW 120d Steptronic (11 - 15) BMW 120d
€ 34,900
 VW e-Golf (14 - 16) VW e-Golf
€ 32,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 120d is 2.1 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the VW e-Golf.
BMW 120d
VW e-Golf
55.9
Blueprint BMW 120d Steptronic (11 - 15)
69.5
78.1
58
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
70.8
79.8
69.5 in
Width
70.8 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.9 in
Height
58 in
Blueprint BMW 120d Steptronic (11 - 15)
105.9
170.2
Blueprint VW e-Golf (14 - 16)
103.5
168.1
170.2 in
Length
168.1 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 120d
VW e-Golf
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
BMW 120d Steptronic (11 - 15)
Weight Difference:
309 lb
8.84 %
VW e-Golf (14 - 16)

General

BMW 120d
VW e-Golf
F21
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Electricity
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission

Engine

BMW 120d
VW e-Golf
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Permanent magnet syn­chronous motor
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*EAG*
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 0 rpm
BMW 120d
181 hp
113 hp
VW e-Golf
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
BMW 120d
280 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
VW e-Golf

Performance

BMW 120d
VW e-Golf
142 mph
Maximum Speed
87 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d

62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

VW e-Golf

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17.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.92 lb/hp
BMW 120d
17.6 lb/hp
30.92 lb/hp
VW e-Golf

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 120d
VW e-Golf
Fuel Economy
56 mpg  ( 63 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
20 kWh✽  ( 163 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
BMW 120d
63 MPGe
163 MPGe
VW e-Golf
48 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
24 kWh
769 mi
Range
117 mi
BMW 120d
769 mi
117 mi
VW e-Golf
Environmental Impact
86.4 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
41.4 kWh
BMW 120d
86.4 kWh
41.4 kWh
VW e-Golf
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 120d
VW e-Golf
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft